On Saturday, September 13, 2025, participants of this year’s insect experienceship had an un-”bee”-lievably fun time. Patrons began the day with a private tour of the Bean Museum’s entomology collection led by none other than Dr. Shawn Clark, manager of our entomology collection and insect extraordinare. After the tour, patrons loaded into museum vans and rode up Provo Canyon to Big Springs Park, on the way receiving some pretty “fly” stories from Dr. Clark all about insects. By this point, patrons were pretty “antsy” to catch some bugs! At Big Springs, the patrons learned all about different catching techniques, then everyone split up to catch some insects. Dr. Clark observed and gave tips about different species while participants caught their insects. At the end of the trip, Dr. Clark taught everyone about preserving and mounting their new specimens before everyone drove back to the museum. “Snailed” it!
Audrey, student educator